Taco Skillet
A delightful medley of ground meat, beans, and cheese, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 avocado, for guacamole
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Taco seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until fully cooked. If there’s excess fat, make sure to drain it.
- Mix in the Veggies: Add the black beans, corn, and taco seasoning (if using) to the skillet. Stir everything to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese generously on top. Cover the skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Prepare the Guacamole: Mash the avocado in a separate bowl with a fork and season it lightly with salt and pepper.
- Serve and Enjoy!: Once the cheese has fully melted, remove from heat and top with guacamole and fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap out the meat for lentils or a plant-based meat substitute. Add diced jalapeños for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg